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Music Box (102,506) by Edward from USA Music Box is what I call a perfectly balanced album, 10 tracks, no waste. Even Everything Fades Away is brilliant. As I stated, MIAM have some great songs and vocal moments, but the sound is mostly dated and depressing. I hide all the knives and any pointy objects when I rarely listen to it. And let's not talk about how Marian perfectly captured Children of the Corn in Super Creepy and how she sung One More Try high on helium. Tracks I still listen too are: Dedicated (those whistles are some of her best), #Beautiful, Make It Look Good (best track), You Don't Know What to Do and Meteorite. (Friday 7 April 2023; 20:43) this is a reply to message 102,502

Music Box (102,502) by Randy from USA I usually agree wit you Edward but to call MIAMTEC depressing is kinda funny. The second half of Music Box is slit your wrist fantastic. Never Forget You, Without You, Just To Hold You Once Again, All I Ever Wanted and if Sony had the balls to add Everything Fades Away it's the saddest thing since Terms of Endearment. All MC albums are sad to me. That's why I connect. I think MIAMTEC is her worst album but not because it's depressing. It's incoherent and her vocals sound like they were produced by AI. (Friday 7 April 2023; 16:11)

Music Box (102,501) by Edward from USA I can assure you we all here supported her by buying the album, but put your feet on the ground and realize that MIAM didn't connect with the general public. The constant pushbacks, the messy rollout, fans are not to blame. Yes, there were some great songs and vocal moments, but the album is depressing and overproduced. I bought one for me and gifted one, I bought the singles and remixes, but I have rarely listened to the album since its release. While Caution didn't have any vocal moments, it's far superior, in my humble opinion. If you don't grow with your fans, you lose them. Her remaining fans can make much difference at this point, don't put that on us. We've been here patiently waiting for five effing years for new music, we've been supporting any hyped-up half-cooked new songs she puts out every now and then. I know she has to breastfeed the little twins, but come on. We need another Caution but with some vocal moments and more tracks. (Friday 7 April 2023; 13:24) this is a reply to message 102,498

Music Box (102,498) by Mariahsbaby from usa Sounds like The Art of Letting Go, but nobody was really here for that. I stand by the fact that MIAM was one of her best projects. She gave us vocals, musicianship, glorious melodies, hit songs, true R&B songs. Everything Mariah stands for and we all collectively paid it dust. May we support her next endeavors. (Friday 7 April 2023; 03:32)

Edward (102,491) by Edward from USA Norman, than you. Lady B, I also wish you well, thanks for your kind wishes. (Thursday 6 April 2023; 14:01)

Edward (102,483) by Edward from USA Xavier and Stacey, thank you. Stacey, I've known TJ for 20 years now. How could he possibly? (Thursday 6 April 2023; 03:01) this is a reply to message 102,480

Edward (102,480) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain Happy birthday. I'm eternally 18, by the way. I've been turning 18 since 1997. Lol. (Thursday 6 April 2023; 00:40)

I miss albums (102,477) by Edward from USA I totally agree with you. Having an album, a theme, the lyrics on a carefully crafted CD insert was simply a pleasant journey. I remember rushing home with the Butterfly CD still unopened in in my hands. The anticipation felt like having butterflies in my stomach, such a surreal moment, at least for me. Since I hadn't listened to anything other than the "Honey Maxi Single", I almost died when "Butterfly" kicked. I miss those days. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 23:06) this is a reply to message 102,472

I miss albums (102,472) by Randy from USA Edward, I get your single idea but it breaks my heart. I feel like an album wouldn't benefit her in this current music industry. But how I miss the anticipation. I miss it being a project. Having a theme. I know it's for the nostalgia but remember waiting outside of Sam Goody or Tower Records? Remember struggling to get that plastic tape off the top of the CD? We don't get liner notes and pictures anymore. It's just sad. Imagine if movies weren't a thing and you just got a scene at a time. Imagine if a baseball game was one inning and everyone went home. I feel like an album is like a novel. A page is special but you need the entire story. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 16:24)

Edward (102,476) by Edward from USA Jamie and Bill, thank you. Bill and Jamie, thank you. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 22:43)

Edward (102,470) by Edward from USA How dare you. I'm 28. Thank you. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 13:33) this is a reply to message 102,469

Edward (102,469) by TJ from Norway Happy birthday. 29 this year? (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 10:38)

Observation (102,465) by Edward from USA I think Mariah should drop a single unannounced with a hot popular act. Putting music out at a reasonably time is what keeps the fanbase going. Maybe not every two year, but at least every three year. I guess we all need a new project ASAP. (Wednesday 5 April 2023; 00:56) this is a reply to message 102,464

Observation (102,464) by TJ from Norway I can't see that you're bringing any positive energy at the table. This is getting boring. (Tuesday 4 April 2023; 20:43)

Observation (102,457) by Edward from USA It's not absurd, go running and tell your ex that. While you can find a few athletes here and there who have cheated, many of them have been found out sooner or later, they've been ridiculed and many of them have been stripped of their "accolades", but that's not the majority, that's why there's a system in place for that. When a singer cheats here and there by lipping, most people don't care as long as you still can sound decent or justify the money you're getting by putting on a good show. Fans shouldn't be taken advantage of just because they're loving fans, they should be respected just the same way the celebrities in question are respected by then. According to your fine logic, just because Mariah has gotten lazy and doesn't give an f nowadays, we should just sit and take it lying down just because she once gave us some great music. No, no and no. She's known for not even doing like doing her own sound check, wtf. Any person who have gotten to a point where they know they can't do their job decently, should retire with dignity, period. But I think it's not that Mariah can't do her job decently, I think that she doesn't want to put in the work to get that outcome. Her pretty caked up face won't just cut it. At least not for me. (Monday 3 April 2023; 22:47) this is a reply to message 102,455

Observation (102,455) by Joachim Agerup Løkkevik from Norway Oh, please, this is just absurd. Like one of my ex'es said about Oprah Winfrey, don't believe too much in your own shit. This comparison is absurd and not valid. To become an athlete successful until their late thirties commits endless practice and everything in between. Mariah is an artist in music, what she wants to put in it and what she she wants to sacrifice is completely on her own terms. Mariah has got lazy, and will only bring to the table what is least expected by her. I think this is a natural thing of hers, her rebellion self, not wanting to push herself to the extreme to make people, and her Tommy Mottala ex, to love her. Mariah has made it her absolute most important point to make, that she just doesn't care, she wants to do her thing, and nothing else. If we, as her fans, would have directed her career, it would have been very different, still making Mariah sing songs in the key of "Music Box" and "Daydream". Yes, I would have loved it. But as a person who also have been "directed" by people outside, the most important and validating thing is to finally experiance that you are your own queen/king. You have brought the soundtrack to my life, the most important artist that I can think of. Nothing can change anyting, you are the love of my music life, I love you Mariah. (Monday 3 April 2023; 19:05)

Observation (102,456) by Edward from USA We have a few of those members that rarely post anything except when they feel like their self-righteous asses need to tell other fans that they are not fans based on their mental state that day. It's effing ridiculous. I've been a member of this board for 23 years, and have seen many of those super lambs come and go. Telling Robert-Anthony he's just a follower lets you know how many neurons are still part their brains. (Monday 3 April 2023; 19:40) this is a reply to message 102,454

Observation (102,454) by Libra Lamb from USA Please tell me what the point was Mr. All Knowing? See, my point was that my grandmother's birthday celebration was my priority that day, not MC or her fans. I'm old enough to know that there are more important things in life than pleasing complete strangers, like MC, her fans, and her now disqualified non fans. That's why I don't post often, everything you say here can and will be used against you by someone who knows nothing about you for some seriously randomness reasons. It's good enough for me that I send positive thoughts to MC all the time, including on her birthday, even if they are not all typed for you guys to read and pick apart. To me that counts more than typing up words for complete strangers to validate. But you know what? We love everybody. Again, it's not that deep. Take it easy. (Monday 3 April 2023; 15:12)

Observation (102,453) by Edward from USA Because athletes actually jump, dunk, fall, run, perform triple axels etc during their entire career and don't have the luxury of lipping any of their performances. They retire in their late thirties because it's well documented that their bodies are worn out by that age and could actually get hurt if they keep doing it. Michelle Kwan, one of the most loved and awarded figure ice skaters, retired at 26, most in that sport are done by 30. Singers are different. While they're not expected to sing perfectly, they can sing decently into their late seventies. The difference is that athletes can't sit their asses down and expect to win a game, they all have to practice and put in the work before every game during their entire careers. Some singers take good really care of their instruments and some just don't seem to care. You can't lip a triple Axel or a slam dunk even on a promotional presentation. (Monday 3 April 2023; 14:38) this is a reply to message 102,449

Observation (102,449) by Steven Berning from USA Because he retired at 40. That's the point. (Monday 3 April 2023; 06:01)

Observation (102,452) by Edward from USA Oh please, you're just an a**hole. (Monday 3 April 2023; 14:04) this is a reply to message 102,447

Observation (102,447) by Steven Berning from USA Oh please, you're just a follower. (Monday 3 April 2023; 03:32)

Vision Of Love unused 1989 vocals (102,417) by Edward from USA Wow, I was just about to post about that. We need it like yesterday. (Wednesday 29 March 2023; 02:38) this is a reply to message 102,416

Vision Of Love unused 1989 vocals (102,416) by TJ from Norway I just want the other version of All in Your Mind. She should give it to us. (Tuesday 28 March 2023; 20:23)

Vision Of Love unused 1989 vocals (102,415) by Edward from USA The Rarities 2 should have new previously unreleased material. These peformances are good and all, but that's about it. Mariah released a few gems on The Rarities she had kept hidden from us, we need more of recordings from the Daydream and the Music Box eras. (Tuesday 28 March 2023; 17:20) this is a reply to message 102,414

Vision Of Love unused 1989 vocals (102,414) by MC1989 from Spain This is beyond [amazing]. I hope Mariah puts [the demo tape] out someday, with all these fantastic rarities. What a voice. That [epic] ending. (Tuesday 28 March 2023; 10:39)

GTFO remixes (102,393) by Edward from USA Did you mean an unofficial? (Friday 24 March 2023; 21:20) this is a reply to message 102,390

GTFO remixes (102,390) by Robert-Anthony from United States I got my hands on an official GTFO remix CD with 4 remixes. My favorite is Cavalier's Get To Steppin Anthem. Anyone else? (Friday 24 March 2023; 17:02)

Is Mariah in a Jacksons video? (102,392) by Edward from USA That's Mariah on the video dancing her ass off. You're just haters. Mariah Carey has surpassed 22 billion streams across Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube. (Friday 24 March 2023; 20:23) this is a reply to message 102,387

Is Mariah in a Jacksons video? (102,387) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands Mariah and dancing? You're funny. (Friday 24 March 2023; 14:14)

Divas week has officially begun (102,384) by Edward from USA I'm an Aries, April 5th. Not a diva though, lol. (Thursday 23 March 2023; 16:49) this is a reply to message 102,377

Divas week has officially begun (102,377) by MusicfanJ from Germany One thing is clear, Aries are power people. (And often bosses, that's true.) My grandma is an Aries too, her birthday is one day before Mariah's. (Thursday 23 March 2023; 12:20)

Biggest non #1 hit after 33 years (102,383) by Edward from USA These songs were #2, but they are better than many of her number ones. 1. Endless Love 2. Can't Let Go 3. Without You 4. Shake It Off It's good we can create our own version of #1's. Some of the best tracks would be excluded from Greatest Hits CDs forcing people to buy the whole album from which the track came from. Then there was the beautify of buying the tracks individually, so that trick didn't make sense anymore. I haven't ever played Infinity as part of her #1's. (Thursday 23 March 2023; 16:48) this is a reply to message 102,376

Biggest non #1 hit after 33 years (102,376) by Horacio from United States Which MC single that did not reach #1 on Billboard Hot 100 has had the best longevity since its release? I think Spotify numbers in the last few years help determine modern reception and enjoyment in the general public. Contenders: Without You Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Oh Holy Night When You Believe I Know What You Want It's Like That Shake It Off Obsessed #Beautiful (Thursday 23 March 2023; 00:25)

Why must she choose Infinity as the bonus single? (102,382) by Edward from USA I agree, sadly we got Infinity. (Thursday 23 March 2023; 16:36) this is a reply to message 102,378

Why must she choose Infinity as the bonus single? (102,378) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia Of all the break up songs that she has, from The Rarities and other unreleased songs, why she had to choose Infinity? She can either pick the inspirational ballad like I Pray, or the "woe is me" kind of ballad like Out Here On My Own, or she can go for the happy diss song like Cool On You, or fun retro like Mesmerized. Any of those songs that she choose as bonus/leading single from that 2015 era would definitely turn out better. (Thursday 23 March 2023; 12:24)

Divas week has officially begun (102,373) by Edward from USA Wow, I didn't know Celine and the others were Aries too. (Wednesday 22 March 2023; 15:07) this is a reply to message 102,371

Divas week has officially begun (102,371) by Randy from USA Break out your sequins, egos and melisma. Divas week has officially begun. Birthdays to celebrate: 3/22 Stephanie Mills 3/23 Chaka Khan 3/25 Aretha Franklin 3/26 Diana Ross 3/27 Mariah Carey 3/30 Celine Dion (Wednesday 22 March 2023; 11:49)

#Beautiful (102,372) by Edward from USA I love me some #Beautiful, don't get me wrong. I played that song like there was no tomorrow, but there was always the feeling that something was missing. Many speculated back then it was just a shortened version for the radio. One must admit though that it was her last time she was close to having a hit. (Wednesday 22 March 2023; 14:53) this is a reply to message 102,370

#Beautiful (102,370) by JC from USA I hear the points but, although short, I like the track and Mariah’s verse. It was a light-hearted summer jam. Sure, not a full blown song, but still superior and integral to her catalogue than Almost Home or Art of Letting Go, both out around the same time (both are guilty pleasures). (Wednesday 22 March 2023; 06:29)

#Beautiful (102,369) by Edward from USA #Beautiful is a nice song, but it lacks a bridge or something. Some artists sacrifice the integrity of their songs by making them too short in order to have a better chance at a hit. Mariah has just a six-line verse in #Beautiful while Miguel has an 8-line one and then the chorus. Marian [sic] sounded like a guest on her own song. "All Cried Out" should've been recorded by Marian [sic]. Now that's a great song. (Wednesday 22 March 2023; 01:06) this is a reply to message 102,368

#Beautiful (102,368) by Jamie from UK I hate to say it but I was very disappointed when I heard #Beautiful for the first time. It's still not one of my favourites tbh. (Tuesday 21 March 2023; 21:36)

Lambs request (102,353) by Edward from USA Aren't we all? I hope there are some killer songs vocally, even if she won't perform them live. Barbra was 55 when she recorded "Tell Him" with Celine. She gave a 29-yo Celine a run for her money. How I wish Mariah's voice were in a similar state, it is so sad. It is what it is though. (Thursday 16 March 2023; 13:24) this is a reply to message 102,352

Lambs request (102,352) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am getting very impatient. Lol. I just read today that Usher's new album will be on his own label with L.A. Reid. Maybe MC's new album will be on their new label. By the way, Usher's new single GLU drops this Friday. (Thursday 16 March 2023; 10:51)

Lambs request (102,347) by Edward from USA As thirsty as we all are for her music, I'm loving the anticipation. I would actually prefer "The Rarities 2" first. (Monday 13 March 2023; 21:30) this is a reply to message 102,346

Lambs request (102,346) by Robert-Anthony from United States I am just wondering what is this album MC talked about last year that Lambs have been asking her to release. Could it be a jazz or gospel album? Maybe a dance album? Billboard just announced that Warner Bros is launching a dance label. This is a genre that MC has had a successful track record for 30 years. It would probably sell better than a jazz or gospel. (Monday 13 March 2023; 17:50)

Remixes (102,327) by Edward from USA I've done the same numerous time. Love me some My All Stay Awhile. (Friday 10 March 2023; 01:06) this is a reply to message 102,325

Remixes (102,325) by Randy from USA I don't know if I told y'all this but I started replacing the album tracks with the rap or remix version of her songs. I put the Bad Boy Remix of Honey with Mase and the Lox as track one of Butterfly. I also switched out The Roof and Breakdown with the longer rap versions that were on the maxi-singles. I replaced Fantasy with the Bad Boy mix. That's the one with both the pop hook and r&b hook and ODB. I replaced Obsessed with the one with Gucci Mane and replaced Up Out My Face with the one with Nicki's rap. I also replaced Angel's Cry for the duet version with Neyo. On my Club/Hip Hop playlist I have My All/Stay Awhile. On my Dance playlist I absolutely live for the 13 minute Through The Rain Mix Hex Hector did, the 12 minute Fantasy David Morales Mix, the My All Classic Club Mix (even though I'm sick of feel ya body, feel ya body, feel ya body), I also have both the I Still Believe mixes (the kings mix and the club mix). Finally the Don't Forget About Us Ralphi Rosario & Craig J Mix is awesome. (Thursday 9 March 2023; 22:51)

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